Tag: Religion
Palestinians fear loss of family homes as evictions loom
<p>JERUSALEM — When Samira Dajani’s family moved into their first real home in 1956 after years as refugees, her father planted trees in the...
Hit by COVID, Senegal’s women find renewed hope in fishing
<p>BARGNY, Senegal — Since her birth on Senegal’s coast, the ocean has always given Ndeye Yacine Dieng life. Her grandfather was a fisherman, and...
German Catholics to bless gay unions despite Vatican ban
<p>BERLIN — Germany's powerful Catholic progressives are openly defying a recent Holy See pronouncement that priests cannot bless same-sex unions by offering such blessings...
Turkey seeks better Saudi ties despite Khashoggi slaying
<p>ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's top envoy is traveling to Saudi Arabia as Turkey seeks to mend ties with the kingdom that hit an all-time...
Day by day: Musical ‘Godspell’ celebrates 50th anniversary
<p>NEW YORK — It will come as little surprise to its legion of fans that the first professional musical to be mounted in the...
Lutherans elect Megan Rohrer first transgender bishop
<p>(RNS) — The Rev. Megan Rohrer was elected bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s Sierra Pacific synod on Saturday (May 8), becoming...
Youngkin leads after 1st round in Virginia GOP governor race
<p>FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Political newcomer Glenn Youngkin led the field after a first round of balloting from Virginia Republicans choosing a gubernatorial nominee,...
Vatican warns US bishops over get-tough Communion proposals
<p>The head of the Vatican’s doctrine office is warning U.S. bishops to deliberate carefully and minimize divisions before proceeding with a possible plan to...
Palestinians fear loss of family homes as evictions loom
JERUSALEM — When Samira Dajani’s family moved into their first real home in 1956 after years as refugees, her father planted trees in the...
In tense Jerusalem, flag-waving Israeli march to go ahead
<p>JERUSALEM — Police on Sunday gave the go-ahead to the annual Jerusalem Day parade, a flag-waving display of Israeli claims to all of the...